Fri March 16, 2012
XL Specialized Trailers Launches New Chapter
XL Specialized Trailers recently revamped the company look. Featuring a new logo and a new Web site, XL showcased its new brand at the Mid-America Trucking Show. XL was founded in 1995. “It is amazing to see how much the company has changed since its humble beginnings,” said Vice Chairman Scott Wall....
Fri March 16, 2012
Brush Wolf Keeps Up With Tough Jobs
Cross-Tech Manufacturing located in Crosslake, Minn., manufactures hydraulic rotary brush cutters under the name Brush Wolf. Brush Wolf rotary brush cutters are designed to fit all skid steers, mini-skids and excavators and have a maximum cutting capacity of 8 in....
Fri March 16, 2012
Volvo to Offer Updated Wedge-Lock Asphalt Screed
Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into a strategic alliance with Carlson Paving Products in an effort to further serve asphalt paving market needs and offer additional screed options for Volvo pavers....
Wed March 14, 2012
Jenny Products Features K-Series Gas-Powered Wheeled-Portable Compressors
Jenny Products Inc., a long-time manufacturer of portable and stationary compressors, offers its line of K-series gas-powered wheeled-portable compressors. Four models within the series all boast 5.5-hp (4 kW) Honda GX engines, making these compressors fully capable of meeting the needs of contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners....
Wed March 14, 2012
Loftness Introduces Carbide Cutter G3 Mulching Head Attachment
As part of its VMLogix line of products, Loftness introduced the carbide cutter G3 high-performance mulching head attachment for skid steers. The Carbide Cutter G3 is available with 51-, 61- and 71-in....
Wed March 14, 2012
Bomag Economizer Soil Stiffness Indicator Removes Guesswork
Designed to deliver higher operating efficiency for midsize and heavy reversible plate compactors, Bomag’s Economizer feature provides real-time soil stiffness results. The new technology saves time and money by helping operators avoid making an unnecessary number of passes to complete compaction projects, according to the manufacturer....
Wed March 14, 2012
Bradco Cold Planer Adjusts for Precision Cutting
The Bradco cold planer by Paladin Construction Group, available in standard- and high-flow models, attaches to skid steers to mill asphalt and concrete surfaces in open and confined spaces. Its independent depth adjustment side plates allow for precise lapping and taper cuts, while the high rear spoil clearance reduces recirculation of material....
Wed March 14, 2012
Cat K Series Medium Wheel Loaders Operate Under Harsh Conditions
The five Cat K Series medium wheel loaders — 950K, 962K, 966K, 972K, 980K — offer complete machine guarding packages to help ensure reliable and durable operation in harsh industrial applications....
Tue March 13, 2012
Case Partners With Eagle River Derby Track for Sponsorship
Case Construction Equipment sponsored the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. As part of the sponsorship, Case provided skid steers, compact track loaders and a wheel loader to support the derby and facility in various chores, such as building the snow course, cleaning the ice course between races and moving equipment and materials....
Tue March 13, 2012
LiuGong’s Midsize 385A, Compact 365A Skid Steer Loaders Join Product Lineup
LiuGong’s 385A midsize production class skid steer loader is a multipurpose machine for construction site work and powering numerous skid steer attachments. LiuGong’s 365A compact skid steer is a versatile loader and tool carrier suitable for landscaping work and industrial lift and place applications....
